Rank #174 by World Population
🇸🇸South Sudan
South Sudan has a population of 11,483,374, ranking #174 in the world. The capital is Juba. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
11,483,374
Population
#174
World Rank
57.6
Life Expectancy
-
GDP Per Capita
South Sudan, #174 by world population
South Sudan Population History (1960-2024)
The country of South Sudan had a population of 2,931,559 in 1960 and 11,943,408 in 2024, a 4.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 11,943,408 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.24%.
11,943,408
Population (2024)
2,931,559
Population (1960)
11,943,408
Peak (2024)
2.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,931,559 |
| 1961 | 2,976,724 |
| 1962 | 3,024,308 |
| 1963 | 3,072,669 |
| 1964 | 3,129,918 |
| 1965 | 3,189,835 |
| 1966 | 3,236,423 |
| 1967 | 3,277,648 |
| 1968 | 3,321,528 |
| 1969 | 3,365,533 |
| 1970 | 3,409,614 |
| 1971 | 3,468,646 |
| 1972 | 3,542,497 |
| 1973 | 3,627,383 |
| 1974 | 3,723,259 |
| 1975 | 3,821,494 |
| 1976 | 3,921,910 |
| 1977 | 4,024,032 |
| 1978 | 4,127,657 |
| 1979 | 4,232,605 |
| 1980 | 4,339,030 |
| 1981 | 4,447,272 |
| 1982 | 4,557,686 |
| 1983 | 4,661,574 |
| 1984 | 4,750,627 |
| 1985 | 4,834,296 |
| 1986 | 4,921,240 |
| 1987 | 4,962,395 |
| 1988 | 4,848,029 |
| 1989 | 4,713,229 |
| 1990 | 4,737,633 |
| 1991 | 4,836,677 |
| 1992 | 4,909,749 |
| 1993 | 4,956,002 |
| 1994 | 5,071,184 |
| 1995 | 5,225,836 |
| 1996 | 5,356,925 |
| 1997 | 5,509,136 |
| 1998 | 5,620,068 |
| 1999 | 5,771,628 |
| 2000 | 6,032,267 |
| 2001 | 6,308,391 |
| 2002 | 6,596,806 |
| 2003 | 6,903,127 |
| 2004 | 7,233,041 |
| 2005 | 7,590,143 |
| 2006 | 7,976,526 |
| 2007 | 8,388,788 |
| 2008 | 8,817,647 |
| 2009 | 9,243,556 |
| 2010 | 9,745,953 |
| 2011 | 10,288,109 |
| 2012 | 10,756,240 |
| 2013 | 11,166,275 |
| 2014 | 11,235,073 |
| 2015 | 11,107,561 |
| 2016 | 10,830,102 |
| 2017 | 10,259,154 |
| 2018 | 10,122,977 |
| 2019 | 10,423,384 |
| 2020 | 10,698,467 |
| 2021 | 10,865,780 |
| 2022 | 11,021,177 |
| 2023 | 11,483,374 |
| 2024 | 11,943,408 |
Demographics
| Population | 11,483,374 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.11% |
| Urban Population | 21.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.86 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 57.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 71.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
-
GDP Per Capita
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
Health & Education
11.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.04
Physicians per 1,000
71.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
5.4%
Electricity Access
30
Mobile Subs per 100
18.2
People per km2
455,000
Net Migration
Environment
11.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
South Sudan in global context
South Sudan is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan has a population of 11,483,374, ranking #174 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 4.11%.
Life expectancy in South Sudan is 57.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 71.9 per 1,000 live births.
GDP data for South Sudan is available from the World Bank Open Data portal.
21.1% of South Sudan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 18.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for South Sudan is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
South Sudan is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 11,483,374. Its population is growing quickly, by about 4.1% a year.
Life expectancy is 57.6 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.9 births per woman, and 21.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.